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Overview |
MIAD | UWM | ||
| Location | Milwaukee, WI | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 885 | 22,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #845 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | miad.edu | uwm.edu | ||
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Costs |
MIAD | UWM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,480 | $8,455 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,480 | $20,455 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,430 | $10,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,024 | $16,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,605 | $5,305 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
MIAD | UWM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,059 | 16,662 | ||
| Admitted | 665 | 14,736 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 31, 2026 | Sep 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MIAD | UWM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MIAD | UWM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,958 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
MIAD | UWM | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
MIAD | UWM | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 10% | ||
Campus |
MIAD | UWM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is larger than than MIAD based on total student enrollment (22,481 students vs. 885 students)
MIAD vs. UWM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MIAD or UWM?
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is 378.8% more expensive to attend than UWM for in-state tuition ($40,480.00 vs. $8,455.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.9% higher at MIAD than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($40,480.00 vs. $20,455.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee than MIAD ($16,499 vs. $28,024)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design are 5.3% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($10,430 vs. $10,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design students is 363.8% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($24,605 vs. $5,305)
MIAD vs. UWM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MIAD or UWM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWM or MIAD .
- Accepted freshman UWM students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at MIAD (3.08)
- UWM has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than MIAD (62.8%)
MIAD vs. UWM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MIAD or UWM? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between UWM and MIAD.
- The graduation rate at MIAD is higher than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (57% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Milwaukee earn on average $10,100 more per year than MIAD graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $36,000)
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee students graduate with a $2,042 lower median federal student loan debt than MIAD graduates. ($24,958 vs. $27,000)
- UWM graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than MIAD graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More UWM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MIAD students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/